Tie Clothespin Photo Holder

Tie Clothespin Photo Holder

A dad or grandfather would love to receive this iconic image that can easily hold a special note or photo.

Project Details

Level:beginner

Time:2 hours

Project Instructions

1

Carefully remove spring from clothespin and set aside.

2

Paint clothespins. In the samples provided the larger one is painted Scottish Highlands and the smaller one Habanero. Let dry.

3

Trace tie template onto clothespins. If desired, paint the inside of the tie a different color. The larger clothespin ties were painted Indigo. On the smaller clothespin, the area outside of the tie outline was painted Putty. Let dry.

4

Outline ties with Sharpie marker.

5

Replace spring back in place. Make sure that it is put back in place properly so it will grip.

6

Add detail to the tie with the dimensional paint it's not just for fabric! Tip: give the paint one good downward shake to push out any air bubbles. Practice on scrap paper to get a feel for the flow of the paint.

7

On the larger clothespin, large Yellow polka dots were added; on the other side, white and red stripes.

8

On the smaller clothespin, write "#1 Dad" in White. On the other, create lighter Blue dots. Add tinier dots of Navy Blue on top of the other dots. Let dry completely.